If you leave valuables in a London taxi there is a very high chance that you will get them back! London's licensed taxi drivers are extremely honest and will invariably hand any lost property in to the police within 24 hours. However, it may take a few days for the property to get from the police station to the Lost Property Office so don't give up hope if you cannot get your property back within hours of losing it. Keep checking - it will probably turn up.

It happens, and sometimes involves important documents such as passports, visas, credit cards etc. Don't despair, the authorities are obviously strict on security at all the airports these days and any unattended item will be quickly pounced on and checked. If it is genuine lost property it will go to the airport's lost property office. Here are the phone numbers of the Lost Property Offices:

We often get asked how to apply to do the Knowledge of London and become a real taxi driver. Be warned, though - you will need to be prepared to put in lots of hard work for 3 to 4 years before you are let loose on London's streets! If you still want to give it a go then click on the link below where all the information is available.

They are manufactured by London Taxis International (part of Managnese Bronze Holdings Plc) in their factory in Coventry. Various models have been used since the 1950's - such as FX3, FX4, Fairway, TXI and now, the latest, the TXII. The London taxi is renowned throughout the world and is now sold to more than 25 countries. You will find all the information you need on their website.